Import/export HS code 540232: Thick nylon or polyamide yarn
Nylon or polyamide yarn with a thicker texture, used in durable fabrics
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 23,395,331 |
| Belgium | 15,087,073 |
| Poland | 14,454,071 |
| Netherlands | 12,480,010 |
| United States | 7,146,643 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 13,542,264 | 9,853,067 | -3,689,197 |
| Belgium | 9,045,613 | 6,041,460 | -3,004,153 |
| Poland | 7,302,058 | 7,152,013 | -150,045 |
| Netherlands | 7,815,742 | 4,664,268 | -3,151,474 |
| United States | 3,724,120 | 3,422,523 | -301,597 |
| France | 1,207,672 | 3,565,195 | +2,357,523 |
| Slovenia | 1,730,546 | 1,757,738 | +27,192 |
| India | 97,250 | 116,636 | +19,386 |
| China | 5,156 | 100,793 | +95,637 |
| Spain | 59,727 | 11,880 | -47,847 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20,563,927 |
| Poland | 13,026,690 |
| Belgium | 8,666,038 |
| France | 8,526,687 |
| United States | 7,201,431 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 12,116,255 | 8,447,672 | -3,668,583 |
| Poland | 5,764,227 | 7,262,463 | +1,498,236 |
| Belgium | 6,060,684 | 2,605,354 | -3,455,330 |
| France | 2,450,587 | 6,076,100 | +3,625,513 |
| United States | 3,731,490 | 3,469,941 | -261,549 |
| Slovenia | 3,580,206 | 3,584,189 | +3,983 |
| Netherlands | 654,933 | 58,056 | -596,877 |
| India | 97,250 | 84,698 | -12,552 |
| Portugal | 13,443 | 147,636 | +134,193 |
| United Kingdom | 102,778 | 0 | -102,778 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,616,352 |
| Other | 15,029,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,539,112 |
| Air transport | 1,210,557 |
| Road transport | 17,225 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,691,813 | 27,924,539 | -2,767,274 |
| Other | 10,061,194 | 4,968,330 | -5,092,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,594,478 | 2,944,634 | -649,844 |
| Air transport | 262,270 | 948,287 | +686,017 |
| Road transport | 11,090 | 6,135 | -4,955 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,392,844 |
| 000 | 15,029,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,770,049 |
| Southampton | 3,402,479 |
| Killingholme | 2,999,498 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 18,174,111 | 15,218,733 | -2,955,378 |
| 000 | 10,061,194 | 4,968,330 | -5,092,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,955,845 | 5,814,204 | -1,141,641 |
| Southampton | 1,667,957 | 1,734,522 | +66,565 |
| Killingholme | 557,798 | 2,441,700 | +1,883,902 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,703,783 | 1,279,624 | -424,159 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,697,163 | 988,554 | -708,609 |
| Hull | 851,579 | 1,496,512 | +644,933 |
| Harwich | 1,354,393 | 887,990 | -466,403 |
| Eurotunnel | 781,773 | 837,797 | +56,024 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 19 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MILLIKEN INDUSTRIALS LIMITED | 102 |
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 81 |
| SHAW EUROPE LIMITED | 62 |
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 49 |
| GRADUS LIMITED | 45 |
| AUTONEUM GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 41 |
| M&A MATTING UK, LTD | 36 |
| JANSER UK LIMITED | 33 |
| URGO LIMITED | 27 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 354,184 |
| Belgium | 205,326 |
| Italy | 67,942 |
| Poland | 60,243 |
| Lithuania | 12,028 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 354,184 | +354,184 |
| Belgium | 13,182 | 192,144 | +178,962 |
| Italy | 37,229 | 30,713 | -6,516 |
| Poland | 14,690 | 45,553 | +30,863 |
| Lithuania | 12,028 | 0 | -12,028 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 9,406 | +9,406 |
| Germany | 2,271 | 0 | -2,271 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 2,000 | +2,000 |
| France | 0 | 1,862 | +1,862 |
| Japan | 989 | 0 | -989 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 371,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 331,564 |
| Air transport | 14,157 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,456 | 352,982 | +334,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,978 | 282,586 | +233,608 |
| Air transport | 12,955 | 1,202 | -11,753 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 352,982 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,910 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,695 |
| Hull | 9,406 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 352,982 | +352,982 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,796 | 197,908 | +162,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,638 | 75,272 | +43,634 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,695 | 0 | -9,695 |
| Hull | 0 | 9,406 | +9,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,271 | 1,202 | -1,069 |
| ZLC | 989 | 0 | -989 |
Quick facts
HS code: 540232
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Nylon or polyamide yarn with a thicker texture, used in durable fabrics